Mason Arik: Just have to share

Friday, April 30, 2010

Just have to share

Yesterday we were walking through the hospital and Mason said "I would rather be on American Idol and be voted off early" He has an incredible outlook on things. I just wish he did not have such a fear of needles.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: shit, the fear of needles is understandable. keep logging his comments. he's an old sole in a sick body. love you you all. Liz; April 30, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Anonymous said...: I completely agree with Liz. He is an old sole. You can see it in his eyes. Please keep logging his comments (you should let him type something to us). His perspective on this experience is amazing. He is teaching us all wonderful lessons about life with his actions and thoughts. Carrie; April 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Thanks for sharing. We are thinking of you constantly. If Mason (or you or Ally) have any "wishes" for what you would like in a care-box -- let me know. Kristy; April 30, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Unknown said...: I agree w/Kristy. We need ideas for care packages that we can send your way. Thank you so much for keeping us all up to date. So many people are reading this (even folks you may not know that are friends and family of ours,and others)... We are all fighting for him and the blogs help us feel we are there with you no matter how many miles are in between us.; April 30, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Anonymous said...: LOL! LOVE IT!!! Mason is such an awesome kid.
Praying for you all every day.
Heather E.; April 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Anonymous said...: I agree too we need some ideas for care packages. My heart is with you and I pray for strength for you all! Heather K.; April 30, 2010 at 5:54 PM

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About Mason Arik

To continue Mason's dream and his memory, we dedicate this blog to him. He has been diagnosed with Diffuse Pontine Glioma (Brain Tumor) (04/22/10). He courageously battled his cancer for 11 1/2 months. On March 29th, 2011, it was snowing in Heaven. He is and will be missed forever. We will continue to write and share the strength and courage that Mason has taught us as well as the many other lives he has touched, near and far. Links are listed below to provide additional information regarding DIPG.

Discovery of Tumor-Dx April 22, 2010

Beginning in March of 2010, Mason complained of severe headaches, mostly at night. Then the headaches went from 2-3 times a month (over a 2 month period) to every night and more severe, by the 3rd night I contacted his pediatrician. I was told to give him Excedrin Migraine.

But by the next day we were walking to school and he had double vision- Thanks to the school nurse, we scheduled an appointment that day with Sabates eye care. After his eye was dilated they noticed his eyes were shifting. An immediate MRI was scheduled.

After the most agonizing MRI, we went home awaiting the results. That's when we were told it was a tumor (pontine glioma) We waited to visit the doctor before researching the internet. So imagine the shock to hear this is the worst locations to find a tumor, inside the brain stem. (inoperable and unfortunately very serious)